Employment Specialist

Job overview

The Employment Specialist role is primarily community-based in South Bend, IN, with the posting also stating that the employee may work remotely. Compensation is not specified. LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in pursuing their desired quality of life. The specialist helps participants explore careers, find jobs, and maintain employment in the community. Individualized job development, workplace supports, coaching, and ongoing communication contribute to participants’ employment goals and the organization’s mission.

What you'll do

• Provide individualized assistance with interviews, resumes, applications, vocational exploration, job-site assessments, job shadows, trial work experiences, and job coaching. Identify workplace accommodations
• build relationships with employers, referral sources, participants, families, and colleagues
• maintain weekly meaningful contact with participants
• document progress and services
• submit billing information
• and maintain a calendar and required communications. The role requires own transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employment specialist

supported employment

job placement

career exploration

job coaching

workplace accommodations

intellectual and developmental disabilities

community-based

south bend in

logan community resources

remote work possible

bachelor’s degree preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Accruing paid time off and holiday pay
• medical, dental/orthodontia, and vision plans
• prescription assistance
• 403(b) traditional and Roth plans with up to 3% company match after one year
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending account
• disability and supplemental insurance
• $15,000 company-paid life insurance
• public service loan forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
• referral incentive for qualifying positions.

Why this role

The posting says the role may be performed remotely, with most work hours in the community with participants; a bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience are preferred.

About the employer

Logan Community Resources Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.